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Receive and File — Pilot Parking Study Status October 1, 2019 Page 4 In some cases, the replacement of parking could be accomplished by simply changing or removing signs; in other cases, restriping streets would be required. Parking (overnight) within City Parks Staff is exploring details of a program specific to selected City parks whereby parking within City parks for a monthly fee under a potential new and separate Permit Parking Program could be considered. The cost would be significantly higher than the current on -street Residential Permit Parking program, and may need to be restricted to allow residential overnight parking only. Parking (overnight) within School parking lots This type of permitted parking could operate in agreement with an appropriate school district, and could potentially operate similar to the City Parks parking program described above. Parking (overnight) within Commercial property parking lots Commercial property owners were contacted to discuss their interest in renting/leasing their property to allow overnight parking. Staff found that commercial properties were not interested due to some of the following reasons: • Vehicles not being moved prior to business hours begin • On -site safety (Do the properties need to provide security, lights, cameras, etc.?) • Liability (i.e., indemnification for personal safety, tripping, injury, etc.) • Unclear rights for the reservation of parking spaces on their property, and ultimately the control of spaces. • Additional maintenance on property (e.g., trash) Future Residential Developments In addition to the potential remedies to accommodate the parking needs for existing residential properties, the City should require future developments to provide appropriate levels of parking. Potential Remedies- Reduce Demand The City can explore various remedies to reduce the overall need for parking, such as improve transit, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities, as well as encouraging mixed -use and transit -oriented development. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #4 (support neighborhood vitality and livability), Strategy B (improve neighborhood quality by locating or providing access to complementary services and public facilities, including access to healthy food options (community gardens, farmer's markets, corner markets, etc.) in neighborhoods). 19C-4